17 April 2025

Maltsters and growers forge green partnerships

The Maltsters’ Association of Great Britain (MAGB) explains how it is helping to foster a sustainable future for malting barley production.

14 April 2025

Has the winter wheat yellow rust population shifted?

Unusual early observations of yellow rust on several winter wheat varieties in some RL trials mean farmers will need to monitor crops more closely this season.

26 March 2025

New winter wheat initiatives to add value to RL and RB209 data

Two exciting new winter wheat initiatives will get underway later this year, following funding approval by the AHDB Cereal & Oilseeds sector council at its March 2025 meeting.

26 March 2025

How to use wheat varieties to reduce fungicide intensity

Discover how varieties with good disease resistance can provide greater flexibility in fungicide programmes and reduce the amount of fungicide needed.

6 March 2025

Nitrogen management in RL trials

How the Nutrient Management Guide (RB209) helps set fertiliser rates in the trials for the Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds (RL).

5 March 2025

Using varieties to mellow yellow rust in winter wheat

We explain how wheat yellow rust gets special treatment at AHDB (features the new rust watch lists)

30 January 2025

Designing fungicide programmes for variety trials

Paul Gosling explains how we tap into a national network of agronomists to agree fungicide programmes that provide a fair test of varieties in trials.